Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw
@repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social
State Representative for CT-17 (Avon/Canton). She/her. Mom, wife, Democrat, writer. Kentucky Colonel. Nevertheless, she persisted.
Today, we wore purple in honor of #PurpleThursday to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women in CT will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Today, we wore purple in honor of #PurpleThursday to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women in CT will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
Hope to see you tomorrow! Don’t forget to RSVP.
September 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hope to see you tomorrow! Don’t forget to RSVP.
This money can only be spent on food and 15% of it will be used to buy produce from CT farmers who were hit hard by federal cuts.
We know there will be cuts to #SNAP and while we are unsure of their timing, people are hungry in Connecticut now; 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 6 kids. 3/
We know there will be cuts to #SNAP and while we are unsure of their timing, people are hungry in Connecticut now; 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 6 kids. 3/
September 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This money can only be spent on food and 15% of it will be used to buy produce from CT farmers who were hit hard by federal cuts.
We know there will be cuts to #SNAP and while we are unsure of their timing, people are hungry in Connecticut now; 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 6 kids. 3/
We know there will be cuts to #SNAP and while we are unsure of their timing, people are hungry in Connecticut now; 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 6 kids. 3/
While my request as co-chair of the bipartisan Feeding Connecticut Caucus (alongside Senator Berthel) was $10 million, we are grateful to House and Senate leadership and Governor Ned Lamont for agreeing to $3 million in FY ‘26 and $6 million in FY ‘27. 2/
September 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
While my request as co-chair of the bipartisan Feeding Connecticut Caucus (alongside Senator Berthel) was $10 million, we are grateful to House and Senate leadership and Governor Ned Lamont for agreeing to $3 million in FY ‘26 and $6 million in FY ‘27. 2/
Proud to stand with my former colleagues at Connecticut Foodshare on the first day of #HungerActionMonth as we celebrated the legislative win of the CT-NAP (nutritional assistance program) bill.
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
September 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Proud to stand with my former colleagues at Connecticut Foodshare on the first day of #HungerActionMonth as we celebrated the legislative win of the CT-NAP (nutritional assistance program) bill.
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
September 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families and communities affected. Together, let’s break the stigma around addiction, spread awareness, and work toward solutions to save lives across Connecticut.💜
August 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families and communities affected. Together, let’s break the stigma around addiction, spread awareness, and work toward solutions to save lives across Connecticut.💜
We stand with State Representative Corey Paris.
August 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We stand with State Representative Corey Paris.
As children, there were times in history class when we would ask our teachers, “Why did no one speak up? Where were the helpers? Didn’t people see what was happening was wrong?” Maybe you were that student. I know I was. The time to speak is now. We are all safer and stronger together. 3/
August 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
As children, there were times in history class when we would ask our teachers, “Why did no one speak up? Where were the helpers? Didn’t people see what was happening was wrong?” Maybe you were that student. I know I was. The time to speak is now. We are all safer and stronger together. 3/
to broadcasting personal information (of individual agents). He also didn’t give their exact location. But the lies out there are putting Representative Paris, his family, and the people who spoke up for him today at risk (Including actual doxxing and threats of violence). 2/
August 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
to broadcasting personal information (of individual agents). He also didn’t give their exact location. But the lies out there are putting Representative Paris, his family, and the people who spoke up for him today at risk (Including actual doxxing and threats of violence). 2/
Today, we stood with our friend and colleague State Representative Corey Paris and already, the same account that targeted him is targeting me and others for speaking up.
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
August 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Today, we stood with our friend and colleague State Representative Corey Paris and already, the same account that targeted him is targeting me and others for speaking up.
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
I’m honored to serve as one of the at-large members for CSG East’s Executive Committee and appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow from some of the best and brightest leaders in our country.
August 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I’m honored to serve as one of the at-large members for CSG East’s Executive Committee and appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow from some of the best and brightest leaders in our country.
Was great to spend a few days at The Council of State Governments Eastern Region conference in Providence. Great to catch up with colleagues from Maryland to Maine to discuss our shared challenges, especially around our housing crisis, private equity in healthcare, and transit oriented development.
August 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Was great to spend a few days at The Council of State Governments Eastern Region conference in Providence. Great to catch up with colleagues from Maryland to Maine to discuss our shared challenges, especially around our housing crisis, private equity in healthcare, and transit oriented development.
a commonplace story in Connecticut. An out-of-state landlord buys a development, runs it into the ground, declares bankruptcy and along the way ruins people’s lives.
40% of the complex sits empty while we are in the middle of an affordable housing crisis because of this landlord’s greed.
40% of the complex sits empty while we are in the middle of an affordable housing crisis because of this landlord’s greed.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
a commonplace story in Connecticut. An out-of-state landlord buys a development, runs it into the ground, declares bankruptcy and along the way ruins people’s lives.
40% of the complex sits empty while we are in the middle of an affordable housing crisis because of this landlord’s greed.
40% of the complex sits empty while we are in the middle of an affordable housing crisis because of this landlord’s greed.
of Avon around $1 million dollars in liens.
And all because of an out-of-state landlord who thinks he is not accountable to his tenants. Senator Richard Blumenthal said it best today, it’s borderline criminal.
While this may not be in the part of Avon I represent, sadly, this has become
And all because of an out-of-state landlord who thinks he is not accountable to his tenants. Senator Richard Blumenthal said it best today, it’s borderline criminal.
While this may not be in the part of Avon I represent, sadly, this has become
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
of Avon around $1 million dollars in liens.
And all because of an out-of-state landlord who thinks he is not accountable to his tenants. Senator Richard Blumenthal said it best today, it’s borderline criminal.
While this may not be in the part of Avon I represent, sadly, this has become
And all because of an out-of-state landlord who thinks he is not accountable to his tenants. Senator Richard Blumenthal said it best today, it’s borderline criminal.
While this may not be in the part of Avon I represent, sadly, this has become
Paying for amenities that haven’t been available for three years including the pool and gym. Potholes deep enough to damage your car. Mold and mildew throughout the buildings. Tenants unable to ever return to buildings after a major fire a couple of years ago. And, this landlord owes the town
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Paying for amenities that haven’t been available for three years including the pool and gym. Potholes deep enough to damage your car. Mold and mildew throughout the buildings. Tenants unable to ever return to buildings after a major fire a couple of years ago. And, this landlord owes the town
formed a tenants’ union.
What we heard today as the many reasons why a tenants’ union is necessary is beyond the pale. Elevators that don’t work even though people with disabilities live in the buildings.
What we heard today as the many reasons why a tenants’ union is necessary is beyond the pale. Elevators that don’t work even though people with disabilities live in the buildings.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
formed a tenants’ union.
What we heard today as the many reasons why a tenants’ union is necessary is beyond the pale. Elevators that don’t work even though people with disabilities live in the buildings.
What we heard today as the many reasons why a tenants’ union is necessary is beyond the pale. Elevators that don’t work even though people with disabilities live in the buildings.
Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal, State Representative Tammy Exum, State Senator Paul Honig, Town Council Chair, Dan Polhamus, Town Councilman Anthony Weber, and Avon Planning and Zoning Chair, Lisa Levin, and I stood with the tenants of Avon Place at their press conference as they officially
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal, State Representative Tammy Exum, State Senator Paul Honig, Town Council Chair, Dan Polhamus, Town Councilman Anthony Weber, and Avon Planning and Zoning Chair, Lisa Levin, and I stood with the tenants of Avon Place at their press conference as they officially
It’s that time of year again. Soon, my end of session newsletter will be in your mailboxes. It contains highlights of the bills we passed during session including legislation for veterans, seniors, tax policy, electric bills, and more.
August 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It’s that time of year again. Soon, my end of session newsletter will be in your mailboxes. It contains highlights of the bills we passed during session including legislation for veterans, seniors, tax policy, electric bills, and more.
to be victims of violent crime than they are to perpetrate a crime. Fewer than 30% of the homeless in CT have a substance abuse disorder and they deserve treatment and not incarceration.
The stories we heard today from legislators and advocates illustrated that any of us 2/
The stories we heard today from legislators and advocates illustrated that any of us 2/
August 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
to be victims of violent crime than they are to perpetrate a crime. Fewer than 30% of the homeless in CT have a substance abuse disorder and they deserve treatment and not incarceration.
The stories we heard today from legislators and advocates illustrated that any of us 2/
The stories we heard today from legislators and advocates illustrated that any of us 2/
Today, we gathered at the Capitol to hold a press conference on the unlawful executive order from President Trump further criminalizing the homeless.
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
August 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Today, we gathered at the Capitol to hold a press conference on the unlawful executive order from President Trump further criminalizing the homeless.
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
Thank you to Governor Ned Lamont and his team for prioritizing people with disabilities in the workforce. Today, as part of the bonding agenda, $2.5 million was approved for Favarh’s latest project, a workforce development building.
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
August 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thank you to Governor Ned Lamont and his team for prioritizing people with disabilities in the workforce. Today, as part of the bonding agenda, $2.5 million was approved for Favarh’s latest project, a workforce development building.
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
The first meeting of the Working Group for the Relief of Connecticut Borrowers took place yesterday and though I was too under the weather to be there in person, we had a great discussion.
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
July 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The first meeting of the Working Group for the Relief of Connecticut Borrowers took place yesterday and though I was too under the weather to be there in person, we had a great discussion.
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
Firefighter Moreau dedicated himself to protecting our community, showing courage and selflessness every day. His passing is a profound loss for Plainville, for Connecticut, and for all who knew and served alongside him.
July 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Firefighter Moreau dedicated himself to protecting our community, showing courage and selflessness every day. His passing is a profound loss for Plainville, for Connecticut, and for all who knew and served alongside him.
July 26th marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join me in celebrating this milestone in the fight for equity, access, and inclusion. Let’s continue working to ensure Connecticut is a place where everyone can thrive, without barriers. ♿️🌟
July 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
July 26th marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join me in celebrating this milestone in the fight for equity, access, and inclusion. Let’s continue working to ensure Connecticut is a place where everyone can thrive, without barriers. ♿️🌟